Honey alternative (5)

I believe the answer is:

sugar

(Other definitions for sugar that I've seen before include "Term of affection" , "Damn" , "--- Ray Robinson, boxer" , "White or brown sweetener" , "Plantation product" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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